Nyamishana's Podcast

Are you a high-achiever that feels like a fraud despite evidence that indicates otherwise? Do you have a lingering feeling that people will soon discover that you are not as smart as they think you are? In this episode, I have a conversation with Patra Kigula to talk about Impostor Syndrome what it is, where it comes from, why it affects women and minorities.

Elections and violence have become synonymous in Uganda. What is the history of election violence in Uganda? Why is the Ugandan police militarised? Jackie Kemigisa brilliantly addresses these questions and more.

The Trump administration passed executive orders that continue to hurt women's sexual and reproductive health rights globally. Uganda has a history of using populist sentiments and to pass policie that are not wirking for the Ugandan woman. How can women unite against these policies globally?

In this episode, we talk about sex. With my cohost Ophelia Ophelia Kemigisha, we explore the topics of sexual freedom, sexual agency and tips on healing from sex-related wounds.

Is this the generation that will lead Africa to the much desired Africa? In light of the recent #EndSars protests in Nigeria, there has been a collective voice from young Africans from all over thenworld to call to the end police Brutality in Nigeria.

In this episode, my co-host Joel Muhumuza gives us insights into what masculinity actually means; the pressures and expectations of society on men. We touch a bit on the relationship between masculinity and mental health as well as masculinity and the prevalence of male violence. Music by Saif Keita Cover art by Agandy Studios Production by Bk Kuyo Resources and References 1. We Real Cool Black Me...

From sexist ads to manels, to poor coverage of sexual violence, the Ugandan media continues to propagate harmful narratives about women in Uganda.

In this episode, I give a sneak peek into my boarding school life. Certainly, those that went to boarding school at an early age will relate to some incidents in this episode.

In this gem episode, I have a hearty conversation with Dr. Stella Nyanzi we talk about her poetry, her political campaign her tool of radical rudeness vis a vis her empathetic approach to her constituents and hope. Music by Salif Keita artwork by Agandy Studios.

In this episode, Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire a Ugandan writer brilliantly discusses what is in a name, why African names were paganised, the importance of language and how we can keep our African heritage alive. Music: Sekele by Salif Keita Graphics by Agandy Studios

This Episode features award winning Journalist and Feminist Patience Akumu. We audaciously reimagine the Uganda that we desire. It is an informative piece that every Ugandan should listen to and hopefully articulate their own dream for Uganda. Music: Geoffrey Oryema Land of Anaka

Grief takes different shapes, sometimes, it is like sitting on a three-legged chair, or an eclipse that does not seem to go away. In this episode, I talk to Hazel Muriro a young feminist community psychologist and founder of Mindful Conversations. We speak about how to navigate this complicated emotion. Background music is by Saya by Sona Jobarteh.

Do you impulsively check your phone every two minutes? Do you delete a photo because it didn't get a certain number of likes? Do you hate your life right now because other people's lives look glamorous? What if it is social media is messing up with your mind? You might want to tune in to this episode.

In this episode, I chat with Rose Kigere about the Women's shelter she helped to start- Nyonga Women's shelter.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Lisa Rabwoni Kanyomozi to talk about how Ugandan women are harnessing the internet to speak truth to power through Twitter and creating alternative media platforms online.

Lairah, a literature Student from Makerere University inspired by Stella Nyanzi is using poetry as a tool for activism. In this episodes, she recites her poems passionately.

In this exciting episode, I hold a conversation with Evelyn Lirri a Ugandan journalist to review Chaper 3:1 Stella Nyanzi's book No Roses from My Mouth that talks about prison life. We discuss the rights of prisoners ans role of the media in documenting prisoners rights.

Women's rights are important because the digital revolution and we cannot afford to leave women behind. In this episode, I chat with Peace Olive Amuge the coordinator of the Women of Uganda to discuss access, affordability and safety of women on the internet.

This week, a Ugandan man set himself on fire. Even though his self-immolation did not start a revolution like the man in Tunisia, the story enranged me. This episode is a rant about how the Ugandan government doesn't care about poor people.

In this episode, we talk about feminism through a young feminist Lawyer Komusana. This is a conversation that will leave listeners feeling inspired.

In this episode, I share my truths of what anti-blackness means to me.

Maya Angelou said, there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. This podcast is my space to freely express myself, my truths, my pains, political, social issues in my country. This is space where I will have conversations with women and a few men. Mainstream media prefers manels, we create our own space for expression.